Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Red Oak, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.7% of gross income.
Red Oak rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Red Oak, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Red Oak, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Red Oak, TX?
Median rent in Red Oak is $1,949 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 23.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Red Oak?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Red Oak's current median rent is $1,949/mo, which leaves a $519/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Red Oak?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 41.1 hours a month to cover Red Oak's median rent of $1,949.
Where is rent cheaper than Red Oak for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Forney ($1,948/mo), Bastrop ($1,948/mo), Abilene ($1,947/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.